TRIO TALENT SEARCH
The TRIO Talent Search program only serves high school students (TRUE OR FALSE)?
FALSE- The TRIO Talent Search program serves students from 6th-12th grade.
What is a GPA?
Grade Point Average. 4.0 is the highest that a student can earn.
What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is FREE money that can be used for college and does NOT have to be repaid. Scholarships can be merit-based, athletic or need-based.
What is the largest university in North Carolina?
NC State University
This community college is located in Davidson County?
Davidson County Community College
Which schools do the TRIO program serve?
Thomasville Middle and Thomasville High School and Lexington Middle and Lexington High School.
Name two services that a high school guidance counselor provides for students?
Personal counseling, class registration, class changes, SAT/ACT registration, preparing for college, college visits,
(True or False) Student loans do NOT have to be paid back?
False- A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students MUST repay a loan once they graduate from college or get a job
What is an HBCU?
Historically Black College or University
What is the mascot for North Carolina A&T University?
Bulldogs
What Building is Ms. Greenlee's office located at the high school?
Social Studies Building
Name one of the guidance counselors here at Thomasville High School?
Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Foster
What are examples of fixed expenses (hint-Fixed means that the bill stays the same every month?
A. Rent B. Car Payment C. Groceries D. Insurance E. Gas F. All of the Above G.A,B &D
G. Rent, Car & Insurance
What are the BIG 3 schools in North Carolina?
Duke University, NC State & UNC- Chapel Hill
The cost to attend college is called?
Tuition
Name at least two types of field trips that TRIO takes?
College Tours, Museums, Amusement Parks, Break-out Games
What are the 3 E's?
Enroll, Enlist & Employ
Name the place where people keep their money and handle various financial transactions?
Bank
What are two things that college students should do to be successful in their studies?
Study, Tutoring, Meet with the teacher, Introduce yourself to the teacher, manage their time wisely, get good rest, balance social and academics well, make education the # 1 priority
What is the name of the principal at Thomasville High?
Mr. Freeman
Name at least three services that the TRIO program provides to students?
ACT Prep, College Application Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling, Time management help, college prep, FAFSA assistance completion, RDS assistance completion.
Name at least 3 courses that students need to graduate in North Carolina?
4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
3 credits of Science
4 credits Social Studies
1 credit Health/PE
What is FAFSA?
FREE Application for Federal Student Aid. Any students that are seeking need-based financial assistance, should complete a FAFSA to determine if they are eligible to receive grants and/or loans to pay for college.
What is NC Promise? (Hint- Western Carolina, Elizabeth City State University and UNC - Pembroke participate in the initiative)
NC Promise is an initiative that allows for students to pay $500 per semester for in state tuition and $2500 per semester for out of state tuition for 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree.
What is ONE difference between a 2-year college versus a 4-year college?
Two Year- Associate degree, 2 years to complete, more affordable, commute to school
Four Year- Bachelors degree, 4 years to complete, more expensive, live on campus